Why Indian CSR must back think tanks to realise Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Published on: Sept. 14, 2025, 7:34 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's CSR regime, a significant source of social funding, has primarily focused on education, health, and rural development. However, it overlooks policy research, crucial for achieving true self-reliance. Increased CSR investment in think tanks and R&D could boost innovation, competitiveness, and effective governance, strengthening India's intellectual sovereignty and supporting national priorities.
